Tag: hacks

Moms will do anything and everything for their children — and sometimes for fellow moms as well!

If you can’t find a solution to your problem, make one yourself — that’s always a mom’s motto! When one becomes a mom, she acquires that resourcefulness, perhaps born out of her unconditional love for her kids and wanting to give them

Filipinos love garlic — whether sautéed, toasted, or used as a condiment, the bulb gives our dishes a more distinct flavor. But prepping can be a tiresome job, and that is why people have come up with many ways how to peel

Parenting is one of the hardest things in the world. Yes, we say it here all the time at SmartParenting.com.ph, but it doesn’t make it any less true. It’s why parents are the best when it comes to hacks and shortcuts —

This simple but genius grocery hack will make you say, "Why didn't I think of that?'

We’re all too familiar with this scenario — kids tag along for grocery shopping and the moment you secure a shopping cart, your toddler begs and pleads, “Mommy, can I ride the cart, please oh please!” And you or hubby end up

Childproofing your home is one of the life-saving tasks you can do once your baby starts to crawl. Electrical outlets, for starters, are a magnet for curious toddlers. One mom in our Smart Parenting Village Facebook group shared a solution how to cover the

Raising a toddler and preschooler at the same time? Here's how to keep calm

What's harder than being a parent to a young kid? Being a parent to two or more young kids. Apart from being a referee (sibling fights will inevitably happen at some point), you'll also have to learn how to divide your time

How do working moms slay at work and at home without losing their sanity?

Ah, motherhood, so many words to describe it — messy, challenging, intense, tough, crazy, fun, emotional, surreal, rewarding, fulfilling. As soon as you become a mom, you surrender yourself to sleepless nights of nappy changing, nursing-feeding-burping after every two hours, and rocking

If you buy diapers in bulk, just how many pieces are we talking about? These moms reveal their secrets.

Every centavo counts, and it becomes your everyday reality when you become a parent. At some point (like when you start computing for pregnancy expenses), you LEARN to cut costs and save wherever you can. Take grocery shopping as an example.That advice

The moms share their tips how to prepare school snacks and meals that your little one will enjoy

It’s back to school once again! That time of the year when we haunt bookstores for school supplies, brave through the overcrowded malls and tiangges just to score discounted bags and shoes, and of course, plan for our kids’ daily baon. Five moms

Toys can easily make the house look like a mess. Here's how to start that decluttering mission

Does your home feel like its slowly turning into a toy store? Your toddler doesn’t need that mountain of playthings, mom. In fact, too many options can even hinder him from playing with anything for very long — you’ve probably already noticed

A mom shares her hacks to make super fast, easy, and even "sosy-looking" breakfast for her family

I am not a morning person (yes, even after having two kids). It takes all my working brain power to get the kids ready for school. But I also love a good breakfast and brunch — in that alternate reality where I am

How bad is the traffic situation in Metro Manila? Well, we know of one mom who keeps an arinola (or chamber pot) in her car. You laugh (so did we), but it goes to show the, er, adjustments we all make to

The mom discovered it when she was opening a new toothbrush. She was surprised and so are we!

When it comes to toothpaste, do you also think that putting more is better than little? Well, it turns out, your kid’s toothbrush can help prevent you from putting too much toothpaste.The colored bristles on a kid’s toothbrush are actually “toothpaste indicators,”

It requires a bit of knife work, but it's worth it if your child finishes her food!

If you’re tired of seeing your child’s food barely eaten, here’s a tip to try out next time that may just make all the difference: cut the sandwich into a fun shape. Think it's not worth the effort? According to a new

Going back to work from maternity leave or merely leaving home for work is difficult for working moms. For breastfeeding moms, there's the separation anxiety from your baby, and you also have to figure out how to continue your breastfeeding journey while

Is great vacation sex possible? Yes! It’s just going to take a bit of sneaky planning.

What are the odds that you and hubby are going to have really amazing sex on your family vacation? Honestly, about as much as you would if you stayed at home. The kids are still going to barge into the bedroom any

Every parent knows that while seeing baby’s first tooth is exciting, the process of getting there can sometimes be excruciating.It’s possible for some babies not to feel anything (lucky!), but others might experience sore and swollen gums. They may be more irritable

So it's the new year, and many are talking about new year resolutions. The perennial favorite when it comes to "promises to self" deals with weight loss. Lately, however, "social media diet" has grown increasingly popular. Take mom Denise Stirk, a contributing writer

Most kids dread visiting the doctor because they know there’s a chance that they’re going to get injections. While there are things that parents can do to help lessen their fear, we’d also be grateful for help from the nurses who usually

Free printable gift tags, the easiest way to make a pretty bow, and more

Admit it, wrapping gifts can be such a chore. For Pinoys with big extended families, the task can be exhausting to even think about — it's easier to just drop them in paper bags and call it a day! But, if you